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Board members note passing of longtime English teacher and a returning Holocaust survivor speaker
Summary
Board member Gilman noted the death of longtime English teacher Tony Gardella; the board also recounted a recent visit from Holocaust survivor Ma'adami, who spoke to fifth graders and was joined by state education officials.
Board member Gilman opened the work-session floor to note the passing of former English teacher Tony Gardella, calling him "a pillar of the English department at the high school" and an "outstanding English teacher" and class adviser who was a colleague and friend to many. The board observed that many in the community will remember him.
Separately, board members described a recent visit by a Holocaust survivor identified in the transcript as Ma'adami. A board member said Ma'adami has visited the district many times and earlier this week spoke to fifth graders who had studied the Holocaust; the visit drew remarks from visiting state education officials, including the commissioner of education, the assistant commissioner and the county executive superintendent. A staff member referenced Allison Connolly as the organizer who arranges the survivor visits. Board members described the presentation as moving and praised the students for their attention.
No formal action related to either item was recorded in the work-session transcript; both items were presented as community recognition and informational remarks.
